Dave Rapoza offered work on Nick's TMNT

*Krutch* · 04-25-2011, 10:09 PM

In case you haven't been following Dave's fantastic artwork of the 80s toon, check out the link below and get caught up.

David Rapoza's DeviantArt

For what its worth, he posted on his Twitter (link) that he was just contacted by Nick to work on the new show. Not sure if this qualifies as "news worthy" here but I'd thought I'd pass it along. Cheers.

*Koi* · 04-25-2011, 10:17 PM

Would like to know more about what position he would go into, but it is cool seeing the dude get a offer to work on the show. I like his work.

*Cure* · 04-25-2011, 10:21 PM

Sold.

*Powder* · 04-25-2011, 10:21 PM

Hmm. Kinda weird considering what his work looks like. I mean it's vastly different in comparison to what we've seen from Nick.
I'm definitely curious as to what position he'd have... Congrats to him though, he's a beast.
I'd like to see him on comics if anything.

*CyberCubed* · 04-25-2011, 10:27 PM

Damn:

That's one realistic looking old-toon April!

**Machias Banshee** · 04-25-2011, 10:30 PM

Cool! We mentioned his art on another thread...

**Jester** · 04-25-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Damn:

Spoiler:

That's one realistic looking old-toon April!

Which means Bryce Dallas Howard should play April in the next movie...

What, does no one think this looks a little like Bryce?

*Donnie* · 04-25-2011, 10:37 PM

Awesome news!

Jester, I see the comparison, and it is sound! That April portrait is truly great...

*Cowabunga Carl* · 04-25-2011, 10:39 PM

I would really like to know what his position will be. Seeing how he was able to capture the spirt of each of those characters is amazing. I really dig the Casey Jones painting he has.

*Raph's Girl* · 04-25-2011, 11:06 PM

SW33T!! I love his stuff!

*Spitfire* · 04-25-2011, 11:39 PM

He is an amazing artist, even bought a Shredder print, but nothing in his portfolio tells me he would be good for animation.

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 04-25-2011, 11:43 PM

I would bet concept artist for future characters, I could imagine his style and depth would translate well for a CGI animator

*Krutch* · 04-26-2011, 01:33 AM

Keep in mind guys that he says he was only offered to work with them. No idea if he actually accepted or not.

*BubblyShell22* · 04-26-2011, 06:53 AM

I really hope he does. That would be a good job for him.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-26-2011, 08:43 AM

His April O'Neil piece is the only deviantart work (TMNT anyway) I've seen that has been able to achieve over 100,000 views. As of now, it's been viewed over 131,000 times and still climbing in popularity. That work has been reposted seemingly everywhere over the net for the past few weeks.

RiseAbove873 · 04-26-2011, 11:08 AM

Now why can't we get a show with character designs like that!?

*Andrew NDB* · 04-26-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krutch

Keep in mind guys that he says he was only offered to work with them. No idea if he actually accepted or not.

Don't be absurd.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-26-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RiseAbove873

Now why can't we get a show with character designs like that!?

lol, yeah but would you be willing to pay Pay-per-View prices to see each episode? I'm guessing that's about how much it would cost in order for the studio to make money off animating such detailed designs for a children's cartoon show.

k_lala · 04-26-2011, 01:38 PM

That must take him a long time to do that though? What exactly is the kind of art would he do? DVD covers? Posters?

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 04-26-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by k_lala

That must take him a long time to do that though? What exactly is the kind of art would he do? DVD covers? Posters?

Only if he can digitally paint the exact style the show is in. I stand by concept artist until I see or hear more. He took classic characters and brought them "to life" in a pretty amazing way which is exactly what they need

04-25-2011, 10:09 PM	#1
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	Dave Rapoza offered work on Nick's TMNT In case you haven't been following Dave's fantastic artwork of the 80s toon, check out the link below and get caught up. David Rapoza's DeviantArt For what its worth, he posted on his Twitter (link) that he was just contacted by Nick to work on the new show. Not sure if this qualifies as "news worthy" here but I'd thought I'd pass it along. Cheers.

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Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Sold. __________________

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BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I really hope he does. That would be a good job for him. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

04-25-2011, 10:17 PM	#2
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	Would like to know more about what position he would go into, but it is cool seeing the dude get a offer to work on the show. I like his work.

04-25-2011, 10:21 PM	#4
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Hmm. Kinda weird considering what his work looks like. I mean it's vastly different in comparison to what we've seen from Nick. I'm definitely curious as to what position he'd have... Congrats to him though, he's a beast. I'd like to see him on comics if anything.

04-25-2011, 10:27 PM	#5
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,760	Damn: That's one realistic looking old-toon April!

04-25-2011, 10:30 PM	#6
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Cool! We mentioned his art on another thread...

04-25-2011, 10:37 PM	#8
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Awesome news! Jester, I see the comparison, and it is sound! That April portrait is truly great...

04-25-2011, 10:39 PM	#9
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	I would really like to know what his position will be. Seeing how he was able to capture the spirt of each of those characters is amazing. I really dig the Casey Jones painting he has.

04-25-2011, 11:43 PM	#12
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	I would bet concept artist for future characters, I could imagine his style and depth would translate well for a CGI animator

04-26-2011, 01:33 AM	#13
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	Keep in mind guys that he says he was only offered to work with them. No idea if he actually accepted or not.

04-26-2011, 08:43 AM	#15
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,471	His April O'Neil piece is the only deviantart work (TMNT anyway) I've seen that has been able to achieve over 100,000 views. As of now, it's been viewed over 131,000 times and still climbing in popularity. That work has been reposted seemingly everywhere over the net for the past few weeks. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! Last edited by oldmanwinters; 04-26-2011 at 03:29 PM.

04-26-2011, 11:08 AM	#16
RiseAbove873 Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182	Now why can't we get a show with character designs like that!?

04-26-2011, 01:38 PM	#19
k_lala Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 413	That must take him a long time to do that though? What exactly is the kind of art would he do? DVD covers? Posters?